Steam Deck News

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes:

Desktop Mode

• Fixed display of disk space available in "Add a new Steam library folder" dialog
  

SteamOS 3.5.7 has been released to the Stable channel for Deck with the following changes:

General

• Fixed internal microphone not working in certain cases like desktop applications
  
• Deployed a temporary workaround for a performance problem with "Allow Tearing"
  
• Fixed some USB connectivity issues
  

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Preview channel, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel.

General

• Deployed a temporary workaround for a performance problem with "Allow Tearing"
  
• Fixed some USB connectivity issues
  

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable (default) channel.

General

• Fixed SteamDeck being recognized as previously authorized device for Family Sharing.
  
• Fixed the new controller support panel showing on tools/applications.
  
• Fixed several layout regressions in the quick access menu, eula dialogs, and game achievements page.
  

Big Picture Mode

• Add the buttons back to the game launch interstitials rather than relying on the footer buttons.
  

Steam Input

• Fix the desktop configuration page being blank when opted-out of Steam Input
  
• Fix for Steam Controller gyro turn rate, and sped up gravity correction. Both were affecting the feel of Gyro to Deflection Mode.
  
• Fixed some controllers not being able to pass the Stationary Tolerances manual calibration phase.
  
• Fixed occasional "jerks" in "Gyro To..." conversion modes that used the gravity axis (i.e. Player Space, World Space, Laser Pointer modes)
  
• Improved Gyro to Joystick Deflection mode's low level noise.
  
• Reinstated horizontal haptics for all new "Gyro To..." modes.
  
• Fixed UI: order of Steam Deck Gyro's Calibration readings.
  
• Attempt to fix legacy Gyro "Joystick" mode - use the gravity orientation found upon app switch and subtract it from the live feed.